California Is About to Become the First State to Require Companies to Have Women on Their Boards
New legislation would require all publicly held companies based in California to have at least one woman on their boards starting next year.
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Cities and States Spend a Ton to Woo Big Companies. Is It Money Well Spent?
A new report says local governments doled out $9.3 billion to tech companies in recent years. These handouts may not produce jobs, but they play well with voters.
Inside the Amazon-Led Fight Against Seattle’s Affordable Housing Tax
Critics in the city argue that the repeal of a tax that would help fund housing and homelessness initiatives is a capitulation to business interests.
How Corporations Build Social Capital for Profit
It's not surprising that corporations have found ways to exploit human kindness for profits.
A Billion-Dollar Company Wants to Turn Kindergartners Into Entrepreneurs
WeWork is launching a new private elementary school, called WeGrow, that will teach students how to start their own for-profit businesses.
The Long List of Lobbyists Visiting Trump Budget Head Mick Mulvaney
The calendar of the head of the Office of Management and Budget shows that he has met with business interests from a wide variety of industries.
Here’s How the GOP Wants to Change Corporate Taxes in America
Economist Gary Hufbauer explains what Congress' proposed tax reform legislation would mean for American businesses.
Will the Supermarket Spell Doom for South Asian Convenience Stores?
If other immigrant groups are any indication, supermarkets' embrace of different cuisines could mean trouble for small South Asian grocers.
Do Ethics Have a Place in Business Schools?
Research tends to show that business school tanks ethical and moral standards. But a generational shift is offering new hope.
The Myth of America’s High Corporate Taxes
Is America really the "highest taxed country in the world" for businesses? A new report shows that the answer's not as clear as it seems.